The Italian Villa

What a joy it is when the subject that the artist starts with is so sensational - the final artwork is bound to be spectacular. It was the case with this marvelous Italian Villa in heart of Sandton, Johannesburg. Luxurious interiors with perfect elements of personal touches, implemented by the team at Nefertiti Design, dedicated to creating a unique sense of style for each … [Read more...]

Into the Cherrywoods

It's been a long while since I posted a residential project to this blog and it's with good reason as I don't want to post for the sake of it but this location got me excited again and quite by surprise. It is a location right on the Indian Ocean in the Zimbali Forest Estate, for sale by Seeff Ballito. This place is imaculate - from the roadside its an understated home yet … [Read more...]

FNB Acacia House

This new development, officially completed and signage up in March of 2015, is located on the corner of Umhlanga Rocks Drive and Kikembe Drive in Umhlanga Ridge. It consolidates most of the Durban FNB business offerings into one 4 Star Green Rated building with uninterrupted panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and the Durban Bay in the distance. "The development of this new … [Read more...]

Giants Castle Ascent 2015

This Autumn hike in early May 2015 was set for a 4 day expedition in the Injisuthi region of Drakensberg but a few of the team weren't able to make it. So Matt and myself decided to go anyway but just for one night and then have the weekend back together with family. We still had every intention of reaching the high peaks and decided that Giants Castle is the most accessible … [Read more...]

Rewardsco on the Ridge

Rewardsco is a leading provider of outsourced sales services in South Africa and they have recently taken occupation of their new premises on Umhlanga Ridge. The iconic location, made up of six levels wrapped around a central atrium and set above two levels of parking, is a joint venture between Rewardsco and Zenprop Property Holdings and the building designed by Elphick Proome … [Read more...]

Fig Tree Coffee

Now trading and serving great coffee under the giant fig tree is Fig Tree Coffee, located on the premises of Grace Family Church, Riverside in Anthony Road, Durban. Though the core service is great coffee served between 7am and 4pm daily, they offer a range of salads, wraps and healthy rolls to satisfy your appetite. Such a great location with ample parking and a safe place for … [Read more...]

Exotic Cars at SMD Group

Eye candy for lads! These cars really are the pick of the crop of some of the finest cars in the world and I have had the opportunity to showcase them and bring out their best features - some on the showroom floor and then others out in the open sunlight. … [Read more...]

Montusi Mountain Lodge

This post is so long overdue! But so necessary as a resort as special as Montusi Mountain Lodge, in the idyllic area of the Northern Drakensberg, deserves to be featured. The Amphitheatre in the Northern region of the KZN Drakensberg holds a special place in my memories as I have spent many weekends since childhood hiking in the area. It is an honor to be invited to showcase … [Read more...]

SMD Group Watch Boutique

I had been eagerly anticipating the completion of the Land Rover Jaguar signage at the SMD Group car dealership in Ballito, knowing that it would be quite a treat for high impact architectural imagery. Well it didn't disappoint and I was running around chasing the light with eager excitement! But then I get informed of the new Watch Boutique being setup opposite Zara's Lite … [Read more...]

SMG BMW Showcase

BMW is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916, headquartered in Munich, Germany. The SMG Group has 4 locations in South Africa where the BMW brand is portrayed to its finest and these motorcar showrooms exemplify all that BMW stands for. I was tasked to showcase these locations and, where possible, brought my signature low light, moody … [Read more...]